7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

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Habit 1 - Be Proactive
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Habit 1 - Be Proactive
to take care of issues before they become a problem
Identify two proactive choices (taking control of a situation before it controls you)
talk with your teacher about why your grade is suffering, continue to be a hard-‐ working employee, learn what you can do to improve your performance, find solutions instead of complaining about problems
Identify two reactive choices (letting situations control you)
spend your time complaining to everyone about how unfair the decision was, scrutinize the new person and find their every weakness, slack off while working, become angry when a situation doesn't go your way
Identify four things that are in your circle of control (elements in your life that you have control over)
your reactions, how you respond to situations, how well you do in school, who you associate with, choices about drugs and alcohol, etc.
Identify four things that are in your circle of no control (elements in your life that you do not have control over)
feelings, parent's income, how others perceive you, race, gender, where you live, etc.
Habit 2 - Begin with the End in Mind
stresses the importance of setting and following through on long and short-‐term goals
personal mission statement
help you prioritize what is important to you
Identify the Five Keys to achieving a goal
1 - Count the Cost - What will this cost me in the ways of time, energy, etc.? What are the benefits?
2 - Put it in Pen - Write it down and refer to it often
3 - Just Do It - Fully commit to the goal
4 - Use Momentous Moments - Find moments that create momentum and use them
5 - Rope Up - Get help in achieving your goal
Habit 3 - Put First Things First
prioritizes our tasks and helps us to accomplish more
Identify the three steps to efficient time planning
1 - identify your big rocks first (things of the utmost importance in your week)
2 - block out time for your big rocks
3 - schedule everything else